The Ballad of Mott the Hoople

Summary:A look at the iconic Sixties British rock band Mott the Hoople. By the late Sixties, the band became one of the most popular live acts out of England, yet their records never seemed to catch on with mainstream audiences. The band was about to part ways when David Bowie wrote the song "All the Young Dudes" for them. With this particular song, they went to the top of the charts and that is when their troubles began.